Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 222

Driving your vehicle
僅 Shifting the transmission out of P
(Park) position.
僅 Starting the engine. In addition, they
may operate vehicle equipment.
Never leave children and animals unat-
tended in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the smart key with you and lock the
vehicle.
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a
standstill, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds.
Do not operate the EPB while the vehicle
is moving except in an emergency situa-
tion.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the EPB is functioning properly.
Releasing EPB manually
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Releasing the parking brake with EPB
switch,
1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ON position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position.
4. Press the EPB switch.
5. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Releasing EPB automatically
The EPB is released automatically under
following conditions.
僅 Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running engage the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park)
to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
(if Shift Lever is equipped)
僅 Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running engage the
brake pedal and shift out of N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
(if Shift Lever is equipped)
僅 Automatic transmission
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, hood and
tailgate.
4. Press the accelerator pedal while
the gear is in R (Rear), D (Drive) or
manual mode.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
NOTICE
僅 For your safety, you can engage the
EPB even though the ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the OFF position,
but you cannot release it.
僅 For your safety, press the brake pedal
and release the parking brake manu-
Brake system